MINNESOTA – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after being sworn into the 119th Congress.

"I thank the people of Minnesota for placing their trust in me to serve them in the United States Senate. I will strive every day to be worthy of that trust — finding common ground where I can and standing my ground where I must. 

My North Star is simple: results matter. In the new Congress, I will continue following that North Star. We have a lot of work to do — including making housing and child care more affordable, strengthening our workforce, continuing to bring down the costs of prescription drugs, and passing a Farm Bill — but I am optimistic that by crossing the river of our divides, we can get things done and continue to move our state and country forward.”

In the 119th Congress, Klobuchar will hold the number-three leadership position in the Senate Democratic Caucus and serve as the top Democrat on the Agriculture Committee. She will also serve as a senior member of the Judiciary, Commerce, Rules, and Joint Economic Committees.

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